How Many People Are Named Aleksa?

Complete statistics for the name Aleksa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Aleksa
Very Rare
Slavic

Aleksa is a very rare female name, with only 596 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 553,845 Americans. The majority of those named Aleksa are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~218
Living in US
1 in 1,520,410
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Aleksandra
🌐
Origin
Slavic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Innovative Energetic Determined
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 suggests stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

17,237
Worldwide Bearers
#42,124
Global Rank
🇷🇺 Russia
6,621
🇷🇸 Serbia
3,586
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
1,941
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
1,057
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
602
🇧🇾 Belarus
454
🇮🇳 India
451
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
438
🇲🇪 Montenegro
391
🇭🇷 Croatia
289

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
61 (10%)
♀ Female
535 (90%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
542
Would be under 30 (90%)
60
Would be 30–60 (10%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 602 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Aleksa Through the Generations

Aleksa peaked in popularity in 2009 with 39 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, the average Aleksa is around 20 years old, with most of the 542 under-30s leading the pack. This name is predominantly found among younger generations, reflecting its status as a newer-generation choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 36
Texas 18

⭐ Famous People Named Aleksa

Aleksa is a Serbian masculine given name derived from Greek Alexios (Αλέξιος), meaning "Defender", usually a diminutive of Aleksandar ("Alexander").…

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✨ Similar Names to Aleksa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Aleksa's Slavic roots

📄 About the Name Aleksa

How Many People Have the Name Aleksa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 218 people in the United States currently share the name Aleksa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,520,410 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Aleksa a Common or Rare Name?

Aleksa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Aleksa Mean?

Aleksa means "creative variant of Aleksandra" and comes from Slavic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Aleksa in SSA data, approximately 10% are male and 90% are female.

When Was Aleksa Most Popular?

The name Aleksa reached peak popularity in 2009, with 39 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Aleksa?

Approximately 218 people named Aleksa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 218. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,520,410 Americans.

Is Aleksa a rare name?

Aleksa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,520,410 Americans has this name.

What does the name Aleksa mean?

Aleksa means "creative variant of Aleksandra" and comes from Slavic origins.

Is Aleksa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 10% of people named Aleksa are male and 90% are female.

When was Aleksa most popular?

Aleksa peaked in 2009 with 39 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US218
All-Time Births218
1 in X1 in 1,520,410
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2009
World Rank#42,124
Male %10%
Female %90%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.